J. Kumar bets big on tunnelling as India’s urban pipeline expandsAs India races ahead with metro expansion and urban infrastructure development, execution excellence is becoming the defining factor behind...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Inside Zepto’s IPO filing — the key takeawaysQuick commerce platform Zepto has filed its updated draft papers for public listing, revealing detailed financials and operational metrics....
09 Jun, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Elevator component maker, Sharp Engineers, secures CSA Certification to help expand in North AmericaSharp Engineers, an Indian elevator component maker, achieved a significant milestone with CSA certification for its SEG-X7 gearless tracti...
20 May, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...
15 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Finance Ministry cracks down on contractor wage delays with new procurement rulesGovernment contracts now require adherence to labour laws. Firms failing to pay wages or deposit social security contributions face debarme...
10 May, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Finance ministry links government procurement with labour law complianceAn office memorandum dated May 8, 2026, issued by the procurement policy division of the department of expenditure to all central ministrie...
09 May, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Labour Ministry notifies final rules for the Wage Code & Industrial Relations CodeWith Friday’s notification, the government has paved the way for the fixing of floor wages in India under the Code on Wages and setting up ...
08 May, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Startups lead AI push into construction amid labour shortagesConstruction is fast shedding its tech-resistant tag as AI-powered startups roll up sleeves to tackle labour shortages and speed up industr...
05 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
SC issues pan-India directions for road safety, says expressways should not become corridor of perilThe Supreme Court has mandated new nationwide road safety rules. Heavy vehicles are now banned from parking on expressways, except at desig...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Lowe’s shoppers score automatic payouts in $12.5 million paint settlement — are you eligible?Lowe’s agreed to a $12.5 million paint settlement after questions were raised about lead safety during home repairs. The case focuses on ol...
09 Dec, 2025, 12.21 AM IST
Plea in Delhi HC against unsafe delivery practices by online platformsA petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court against several major online delivery/service providing platforms, alleging widespread vi...
15 Jul, 2025, 10.29 PM IST
PGIMER considering proposal to transfer canteen management to IRCTCPGIMER considers handing over canteen management to IRCTC. This decision aims to improve quality and hygiene. Recent contractor lapses prom...
29 Jun, 2025, 07.17 PM IST
New construction rules in Dubai from 2026; here’s what changesDubai Municipality is set to launch an updated Contractor and Engineering Consultancy Rating System in early 2026, aiming to elevate perfor...
29 Jun, 2025, 06.57 PM IST
NHRC notice to Maharashtra government, police chief over 11 labourers being kept chained to dig wellsThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Maharashtra government and the state's police chief over 11 labourers...
26 Jun, 2023, 03.31 PM IST
Foreign offshore drilling contractors lobby against new safety rules"Any mobile offshore drilling unit participating in a tender after the issuance of this order (India or foreign) shall comply with the requ...
30 Mar, 2023, 10.00 AM IST
Employer liability on wages to be fixed in the final rules under labour codeLiability with regard to statutory dues including minimum wages, overtime, bonus, provident fund, insurance and gratuity could be spelt out...
18 Dec, 2020, 11.27 AM IST
- Apparel exporters to end child labour, cleanse supply
Censured for engaging child labour by gloabl apparel brands, the Indian apparel export industry has decided to adopt zero tolerance on chil...
19 Nov, 2011, 04.42 AM IST